Category archives: vita

 

 

PS Vita gets (another) firmware update, free-to-play Montezuma Blitz available now

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It’s been barely a week since the last one , but Sony’s now begun rolling out firmware version 1.67. It’s another meaty download, weighing in at just under 100MB, although there’s no detail on what it changes — we’re still exploring the update. Following the refresh, you can also pick up the PS Vita’s latest free game, Montezuma Blitz , a Bejewelled -style puzzle game. However, it’s not the first game to be offered up free on the Vita and some pesky in-game purchases taint that freebie status a little. Both the update and game are available to download on your Vita now. PS Vita gets (another) firmware update, free-to-play Montezuma Blitz available now originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Verge | PlayStation blog | Email this | Comments

 

PlayStation Vita 1.66 firmware update rolling out now, minor UI tweaks in tow

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Shortly after unleashing (and quickly pulling back) the PS Vita’s v1.65 firmware update, Sony’s rapidly rolling out a followup release. Version 1.66 brings with it a few UI tweaks, including tidbits such as the addition of a progress bar during app installs, notification alerts now only popping up for three seconds, plus the option to tap Retry / Cancel when running into troubles during location search. Games like Unit 13 and Gravity Daze will also see “functional improvements,” while the Near app is getting a direct link to the PlayStation Store , making it easier to grab apps that other folks are toying with. The refresh is up for grabs now, so be sure to hit that System Software on your quad-core beast, or head over to the source below if you’re in need of some guidance. PlayStation Vita 1.66 firmware update rolling out now, minor UI tweaks in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink The Sixth Axis | PlayStation Blog Europe | Email this | Comments

 

Sony's PlayMemories Studio now live on PSN, get your Playstation 3 photo-edit on

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Yesterday’s rumor about Sony launching PlayMemories Studio this week has just become fact. The $15 editing suite has just gone live on the PlayStation Store, enabling plebes to edit, organize and share photos (and video) right on their home console of choice, the PS3. Those with a spare Vita or PSP laying around can also put those to good use through Remote Play functionality. Unsure if Sony’s couch-iPhoto experience is for you? Hit the source for more info on the whole shindig, in addition to details on how to get your creative side on with a gratis thirty day trial. Sony’s PlayMemories Studio now live on PSN, get your Playstation 3 photo-edit on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Playstation Blog | Email this | Comments

 

Sony shows off PlayStation Vita's augmented reality chops at GDC, leaves the AR marker cards at home

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The PlayStation Vita’s current augmented reality mini-games may be anchored to a handful of marker cards, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Front and center at Sony’s GDC booth was “Magnet,” a developer tech demo that shows off the next generation handheld’s markerless chops. The application maps out the texture and patterns to create its own marker, which would allow developers to create more natural AR experiences that won’t burden players with the hassle of carrying around marker cards. Sony says the tech demo won’t be evolving into a full game, but hopes it will inspire developers to build something new and exciting for the handheld. Although staff on hand couldn’t say for sure that this is an off-shoot of Sony’s SmartAR technology , we think it looks awfully familiar. Sony shows off PlayStation Vita’s augmented reality chops at GDC, leaves the AR marker cards at home originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Music Unlimited app arrives on PlayStation Vita, Android version gets offline play

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Listening to music isn’t the best reason to take the plunge with the PS Vita . However, a new feature’s a new feature, and Sony’s very happy to tell you that its own subscription-based Music Unlimited service has arrived on UK devices, courtesy of its own dedicated app. Now you’ve had your fill of the games, Twitter and Facebook apps, it must be time to integrate with Sony’s verticals and hand over more cash. The Android app has also been updated to include offline playback to songs added to your playlists — like another certain streaming music service. You can grab the latest version at the source below. Music Unlimited app arrives on PlayStation Vita, Android version gets offline play originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink PushSquare , Sony Entertainment Network | PlayStation Access (Twitter) , Music Unlimited (Google Play) | Email this | Comments

 

PS Vita homebrew loader arrives today, but only if you have this hard-to-get game (video)

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…And here’s the catch: the game you need is Motorstorm Arctic Edge (or ‘Raging Ice’ in Japan), and it appears to have already been pulled from the PS Store. Besides, it was never compatible with US-registered Vitas in the first place. Nevertheless, if you happen to have bought this old PSP title for your Vita already, then this may just work. Hacker Wololo claims that later today he’ll release Vita Half Byte Loader files, which will give you a “limited PSP homebrew experience” on your lovely new handheld — and indeed we’ve already seen it playing Sega Genesis titles. The hack supposedly uses an exploit in this particular Motorstorm title — but since Sony is already on VHBL’s tracks, who knows if it’ll really work or how long it’ll last? Video evidence after the break. [Thanks, Patrick] Continue reading PS Vita homebrew loader arrives today, but only if you have this hard-to-get game (video) PS Vita homebrew loader arrives today, but only if you have this hard-to-get game (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Wololo (1) , (2) | Email this | Comments

 

PS Vita Facebook app officially resurfaces, available for download (again)

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If you were lucky enough to snag the free Facebook app for the PS Vita last week while it was briefly available , you probably found its performance balky, at best. Shortly thereafter, Sony unsurprisingly pulled it from the PlayStation Store , noting issues stemming from Facebook’s side of town. Well, good news just came in from Sony’s PlayStation Twitter account — Zuckerberg’s app is “fully restored” and ready for your downloading pleasure. Facebook’s relationship with Vita OS will, hopefully, be less “complicated” this time around, but let us know how it’s working for you in the comments. PS Vita Facebook app officially resurfaces, available for download (again) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | PlayStation (Twitter) | Email this | Comments

 

PlayStation Vita Facebook app pulled for repairs, Sony blames house of Zuckerberg

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After a short, two day stint on Sony’s next generation portable, Facebook’s Vita app has been pulled from the PSN store. According to a post on the official PlayStation Forum, users were encountering an error code while trying to log into the popular social network, forcing them to close the application. Community team leader PadPoet says the error is a “Facebook specific issue (on their side),” and that the two outfits are working on a solution. “We will announce further details when ready,” a Sony rep told Joystiq . Hopefully the app will make a triumphant return shortly, though it’s absence doesn’t make cripple the handheld’s social aspiration’s completely — after all, there’s always Twitter . PlayStation Vita Facebook app pulled for repairs, Sony blames house of Zuckerberg originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Joystiq | PlayStation Forum | Email this | Comments

 

Facebook PS Vita app hits US PlayStation Store

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Although the PlayStation Vita’s official US launch brought with it the pleasures of LiveTweeting, WiFi-only Netflix access and Flickr’s photo-based networking , its Facebook and Foursquare apps were curiously absent. Today that’s partially changed, however, as Sony’s announced that the service that Zuckerberg built is now available as a free 12MB download from the PlayStation Store (on the wall of its PlayStation Facebook profile no less). We’ve gained access to the social network without a hitch, so be sure to let us know how it goes on your side of the screen in the comments. Hopefully it’s more pleasing than AR table soccer . Gallery: PS Vita Facebook app screenshots (US) [Thanks, Mauricio] Facebook PS Vita app hits US PlayStation Store originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | PlayStation US (Facebook) | Email this | Comments

 

SCEA Senior VP hints Hulu may be headed to PS Vita

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By now, we’re sure you have that shiny new PlayStation Vita all unboxed and have logged several hours on the thing playing games, Tweeting and watching vids on Netflix. But, if those apps we told you about earlier weren’t enough to fulfill your entertainment needs, you’ll be happy to know there could be more in stock for you. SCEA Senior VP Guy Longworth may have spilled the beans when he told The Hollywood Reporter “we have a partnership with Netflix and Hulu; this is a new way for them to distribute content.” An interesting statement given the fact there’s no Hulu app available now that Vita has launched. Good news is, the previously unknown hook-up indicates we may be be able to catch some episodes of Gossip Girl at some point in the future on our monstrous quad-core handheld . SCEA Senior VP hints Hulu may be headed to PS Vita originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink DualShockers | The Hollywood Reporter | Email this | Comments